A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2672027 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2673418 epoch_slot_no: 16618 block_no: 2671902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2916 time: 2019-06-04 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf8233224f3d68e3ab059e31e21e3658292fc5e26205166230cf4aa32866e22aBlock Operator
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